Zara Patel, MD

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Zara Patel, MD

Head and neck surgeon, Otolaryngologist, Rhinologist, Smelling Disorders Specialist

Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS)

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Biography

Dr. Zara M. Patel is Director of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery and a Professor of Otolaryngology and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery at Stanford. She was born and raised in St. Louis, completed her MD at the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency training in otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY. After pursuing fellowship training in rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery at Stanford University, she was recruited to join the Emory University faculty in Atlanta in 2011. After four years, the rhinology division recruited her back to the West coast to rejoin the department here at Stanford University in 2015.

Dr. Patel is an expert in advanced endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. She treats patients with a wide variety of rhinologic complaints, including chronic sinus infection or inflammation, sinus disease that has failed medical therapy, sinus disease that has failed prior surgical therapy, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, benign and and malignant sinus and skull base tumors, as well as olfactory disorders.

She has served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the Board of Directors for the American Rhinologic Society, is current Chair of the Rhinology and Allergy Education Committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and has developed a multitude of educational materials for both physicians and patients to help them better understand rhinologic disorders. She is passionate about educating patients to allow them to make the best decisions about their own care, leading to better outcomes.

Dr. Patel has published widely in topics such as avoiding complications in endoscopic sinus surgery, chronic rhinosinusitis in the immunosuppressed patient population, new devices and techniques for endoscopic skull base surgery, and olfactory dysfunction. She continues to perform research in these areas, and is currently collaborating with neuroscientists and engineers to develop technology that she hopes will eventually help cure patients with smell loss, and potentially even help those with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

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Education & Certifications

Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2010) NY
Internship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2006) NY
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology (2011)

Fellowship: Stanford School of Medicine (2011) CA

Medical Education: Oregon Health Science University (2005) OR

Honors & Awards

Bright Flight Scholarship, University of Missouri (1997-2001)
Campbell Scholarhsip, Oregon Health and Sciences University (2004)
Fellow, American Rhinologic Society (2016)

First Place, New York City Otolaryngology Resident Research Day (2008)

Hughes Academic Achievement Award, State of Missouri (2000)

Inductee, National Honor Society, Phi Bet Kappa (2000)

Inductee, National Honor Society, Phi Eta SIgma (1998)

Inductee, National Medical Honors Society, Alpha Omega Alpha (2004)

Leadership Grant, American Academy of Otolaryngology (2007, 2008)

Miller Memorial Fund Scholarship, University of Missouri (2001-2003)

Mount Sinai Resident Teaching Award, Mount Sinai Medical School (2010)

National Merit Finalist, National Merit Scholarship Corporation (1997)

OHSU Rose Award, Oregon Health and Sciences University (2003)

Presidential Citation for Service, American Rhinologic Society (2018, 2021, 2022)

Woodruff Teaching Award, Emory University (2014)

Memberships

Chair, Rhinology and Allergy Education Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (2021 - Present)
Member, Board of Directors, American Rhinologic Society (2018 - 2021)
Member, Scientific Program Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology (2016 - 2021)

Chair, Education Committee, American Rhinologic Society (2014 - 2017)

Member, Adult Sinusitis Guideline Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology (2014 - 2015)

Member, Rhinology and Allergy Education Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology (2013 - 2021)

Member, Program Committee, American Rhinologic Society (2012 - 2016)

Member, Legislative Representatives Committee, Board of Governors, American Academy of Otolaryngology (2012 - 2016)

Administrative Appointments

Director Neurorhinology - Advanced Sinus and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University (2015 - Present)
Director of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2017 - Present)

Publications

The utility of concurrent rhinoplasty and sinus surgery - A 2-team approach
Marcus, B., Patel, Z., Busquets, J., Hwang, P. H., & Cook, T. A. (2006). The utility of concurrent rhinoplasty and sinus surgery - A 2-team approach. ARCHIVES OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY, 8(4), 260–62.
Low-frequency pulsed ultrasound in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses: a feasibility and distribution study
Patel, Z. M., Hwang, P. H., Chernomorsky, A., Bravo, D. T., Nguyen, B. L., Nesterova, K., & Nayak, J. V. (2012). Low-frequency pulsed ultrasound in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses: a feasibility and distribution study. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 2(4), 303–8.
Multi-institutional study of risk factors for perioperative morbidity following transnasal endoscopic pituitary adenoma surgery.
Boling, C. C. (2015). Multi-institutional study of risk factors for perioperative morbidity following transnasal endoscopic pituitary adenoma surgery. International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology.

The Development and Pathologic Processes that Influence Maxillary Sinus Pneumatization
Lawson, W., Patel, Z. M., & Lin, F. Y. (2008). The Development and Pathologic Processes that Influence Maxillary Sinus Pneumatization. ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, 291(11), 1554–1563.

The evolution of management for inverted papilloma: An analysis of 200 cases
Lawson, W., & Patel, Z. M. (2009). The evolution of management for inverted papilloma: An analysis of 200 cases. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 140(3), 330–335.

The Prevention and Management of Complications in Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
Patel, Z. M., & Govindaraj, S. (2010). The Prevention and Management of Complications in Ethmoid Sinus Surgery. OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 43(4), 855-?

"Sinus headache": rhinogenic headache or migraine? An evidence-based guide to diagnosis and treatment
Patel, Z. M., Kennedy, D. W., Setzen, M., Poetker, D. M., & DelGaudio, J. M. (2013). "Sinus headache": rhinogenic headache or migraine? An evidence-based guide to diagnosis and treatment. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 3(3), 221–230.

Concurrent functional endoscopic sinus surgery and septorhinoplasty: using evidence to make clinical decisions
Patel, Z. M., Setzen, M., Sclafani, A. P., & Del Gaudio, J. M. (2013). Concurrent functional endoscopic sinus surgery and septorhinoplasty: using evidence to make clinical decisions. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 3(6), 488–492.

Comparing use of the Sonopet((R)) ultrasonic bone aspirator to traditional instrumentation during the endoscopic transsphenoidal approach in pituitary tumor resection
Baddour, H. M., Lupa, M. D., & Patel, Z. M. (2013). Comparing use of the Sonopet((R)) ultrasonic bone aspirator to traditional instrumentation during the endoscopic transsphenoidal approach in pituitary tumor resection. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 3(7), 588–591.

Evaluation and Management of "Sinus Headache" in the Otolaryngology Practice
Patel, Z. M., Setzen, M., Poetker, D. M., & DelGaudio, J. M. (2014). Evaluation and Management of "Sinus Headache" in the Otolaryngology Practice. OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 47(2), 269-?

The nasal floor pedicled flap: a novel technique for use in skull base reconstruction
Daraei, P., Oyesiku, N. M., & Patel, Z. M. (2014). The nasal floor pedicled flap: a novel technique for use in skull base reconstruction. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 4(11), 937–943.

Association of Decreased Rate of Influenza Vaccination With Increased Subjective Olfactory Dysfunction
Flanagan, C. E., Wise, S. K., DelGaudio, J. M., & Patel, Z. M. (2015). Association of Decreased Rate of Influenza Vaccination With Increased Subjective Olfactory Dysfunction. JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 141(3), 225–228.

Magnetic resonance cisternogram with intrathecal gadolinium with delayed imaging for difficult to diagnose cerebrospinal fluid leaks of anterior skull base
DelGaudio, J. M., Baugnon, K. L., Wise, S. K., Patel, Z. M., Aiken, A. H., & Hudgins, P. A. (2015). Magnetic resonance cisternogram with intrathecal gadolinium with delayed imaging for difficult to diagnose cerebrospinal fluid leaks of anterior skull base. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 5(4), 333–338.

Clinical Practice Guideline (Update): Adult Sinusitis
Rosenfeld, R. M., Piccirillo, J. F., Chandrasekhar, S. S., Brook, I., Kumar, K. A., Kramper, M., … Corrigan, M. D. (2015). Clinical Practice Guideline (Update): Adult Sinusitis. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 152, S1–S39.

Clinical Practice Guideline (Update): Adult Sinusitis Executive Summary
Rosenfeld, R. M., Piccirillo, J. F., Chandrasekhar, S. S., Brook, I., Kumar, K. A., Kramper, M., … Corrigan, M. D. (2015). Clinical Practice Guideline (Update): Adult Sinusitis Executive Summary. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 152(4), 598–609.

Higher Body Mass Index Is Associated with Subjective Olfactory Dysfunction
Patel, Z. M., DelGaudio, J. M., & Wise, S. K. (2015). Higher Body Mass Index Is Associated with Subjective Olfactory Dysfunction. BEHAVIOURAL NEUROLOGY.

Management of non-invasive rhinosinusitis in the immunosuppressed patient population
Dao, A. M., Rereddy, S. K., Wise, S. K., DelGaudio, J. M., & Patel, Z. M. (2015). Management of non-invasive rhinosinusitis in the immunosuppressed patient population. LARYNGOSCOPE, 125(8), 1767–71.

Olfaction following endoscopic skull base surgery
Patel, Z. M., & DelGaudio, J. M. (2016). Olfaction following endoscopic skull base surgery. CURRENT OPINION IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY & HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 24(1), 70–74.

Determinants of racial differences in survival for sinonasal cancer.
Patel, Z. M., Li, J., Chen, A. Y., & Ward, K. C. (2016). Determinants of racial differences in survival for sinonasal cancer. Laryngoscope, 126(9), 2022–28.

Multi-institutional study of risk factors for perioperative morbidity following transnasal endoscopic pituitary adenoma surgery
Boling, C. C., Karnezis, T. T., Baker, A. B., Lawrence, L. A., Soler, Z. M., Vandergrift, W. A., … Schlosser, R. J. (2016). Multi-institutional study of risk factors for perioperative morbidity following transnasal endoscopic pituitary adenoma surgery. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 6(1), 101–107.

Successful repair of intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid leaks improves outcomes in endoscopic skull base surgery
Shahangian, A., Soler, Z. M., Baker, A., Wise, S. K., Rereddy, S. K., Patel, Z. M., … Schlosser, R. J. (2017). Successful repair of intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid leaks improves outcomes in endoscopic skull base surgery. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 7(1), 80–86.

Factors impacting cerebrospinal fluid leak rates in endoscopic sellar surgery.
Karnezis, T. T., Baker, A. B., Soler, Z. M., Wise, S. K., Rereddy, S. K., Patel, Z. M., … Schlosser, R. J. (2016). Factors impacting cerebrospinal fluid leak rates in endoscopic sellar surgery. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 6(11), 1117–1125.

The evidence for olfactory training in treating patients with olfactory loss
Patel, Z. M. (2017). The evidence for olfactory training in treating patients with olfactory loss. CURRENT OPINION IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY & HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 25(1), 43–46.

Surgical therapy vs continued medical therapy for medically refractory chronic rhinosinusitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Patel, Z. M., Thamboo, A., Rudmik, L., Nayak, J. V., Smith, T. L., & Hwang, P. H. (2017). Surgical therapy vs continued medical therapy for medically refractory chronic rhinosinusitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 7(2), 119–27.

Office Procedures in Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Thamboo, A., & Patel, Z. M. (2017). Office Procedures in Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis. OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 50(1), 113-?

Immunotherapy compliance: comparison of subcutaneous versus sublingual immunotherapy
Leader, B. A., Rotella, M., Stillman, L., DelGaudio, J. M., Patel, Z. M., & Wise, S. K. (2016). Immunotherapy compliance: comparison of subcutaneous versus sublingual immunotherapy. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 6(5), 460–464.

Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrating Cost-Effective Method of Olfactory Training in Clinical Practice
Patel, Z. M., Wise, S. K., & DelGaudio, J. M. (2017). Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrating Cost-Effective Method of Olfactory Training in Clinical Practice. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 53–56.

Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery: transsphenoidal approach to the sella and sellar closure with septal flap: 3-dimensional operative video.
Chu, J., Wise, S. K., Patel, Z. M., & Oyesiku, N. M. (2014). Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery: transsphenoidal approach to the sella and sellar closure with septal flap: 3-dimensional operative video. Neurosurgery, 10, 654-?

Practice patterns regarding noninvasive rhinosinusitis in the immunosuppressed patient population.
Patel, Z. M. (2013). Practice patterns regarding noninvasive rhinosinusitis in the immunosuppressed patient population. Allergy & Rhinology (Providence, R.I.), 4(3), e151–4.

Enhanced Tearing by Electrical Stimulation of the Anterior Ethmoid Nerve
Brinton, M., Kossler, A. L., Patel, Z. M., Loudin, J., Franke, M., Ta, C. N., & Palanker, D. (2017). Enhanced Tearing by Electrical Stimulation of the Anterior Ethmoid Nerve. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 58(4), 2341–48.

The prevalence of Eustachian tube dysfunction symptoms in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.
Tangbumrungtham, N., Patel, V. S., Thamboo, A., Patel, Z. M., Nayak, J. V., Ma, Y., … Hwang, P. H. (2017). The prevalence of Eustachian tube dysfunction symptoms in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Variables associated with olfactory disorders in adults: A U.S. population-based analysis.
Noel, J., Habib, A.-R. R., Thamboo, A., & Patel, Z. M. (2017). Variables associated with olfactory disorders in adults: A U.S. population-based analysis. World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 3(1), 9–16.

Equivalence in outcomes between Draf 2B vs Draf 3 frontal sinusotomy for refractory chronic frontal rhinosinusitis.
Patel, V. S., Choby, G., Shih, L.-C. C., Patel, Z. M., Nayak, J. V., & Hwang, P. H. (2017). Equivalence in outcomes between Draf 2B vs Draf 3 frontal sinusotomy for refractory chronic frontal rhinosinusitis. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Barosinusitis: Comprehensive review and proposed new classification system.
Vaezeafshar, R., Psaltis, A. J., Rao, V. K., Zarabanda, D., Patel, Z. M., & Nayak, J. V. (2017). Barosinusitis: Comprehensive review and proposed new classification system. Allergy & Rhinology (Providence, R.I.), 8(3), 109–17.

Nose blowing after endoscopic sinus surgery does not adversely affect outcomes.
Ayoub, N., Chitsuthipakorn, W., Nayak, J. V., Patel, Z. M., & Hwang, P. H. (2017). Nose blowing after endoscopic sinus surgery does not adversely affect outcomes. The Laryngoscope.

Evidence for altered levels of IgD in the nasal airway mucosa of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis
Min, J.-Y., Nayak, J. V., Hulse, K. E., Stevens, W. W., Raju, P. A., Huang, J. H., … Tan, B. K. (2017). Evidence for altered levels of IgD in the nasal airway mucosa of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, 140(6), 1562-+.

Outcomes After Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of Craniopharyngiomas in the Pediatric Population
Patel, V. S., Thamboo, A., Quon, J., Nayak, J. V., Hwang, P. H., Edwards, M., & Patel, Z. M. (2017). Outcomes After Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of Craniopharyngiomas in the Pediatric Population. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 108, 6–14.

Porcine small intestine submucosal grafts improve remucosalization and progenitor cell recruitment to sites of upper airway tissue remodeling.
Nayak, J. V., Rathor, A., Grayson, J. W., Bravo, D. T., Velasquez, N., Noel, J., … Woodworth, B. A. (2018). Porcine small intestine submucosal grafts improve remucosalization and progenitor cell recruitment to sites of upper airway tissue remodeling. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Comparison of outcomes following culture-directed vs non-culture-directed antibiotics in treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic rhinosinusitis.
Yan, C. H., Tangbumrungtham, N., Maul, X. A., Ma, Y., Nayak, J. V., Hwang, P. H., & Patel, Z. M. (2018). Comparison of outcomes following culture-directed vs non-culture-directed antibiotics in treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic rhinosinusitis. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Risk Stratification for Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Beswick, D. M., Vaezeafshar, R., Ma, Y., Hwang, P. H., Nayak, J. V., & Patel, Z. M. (2018). Risk Stratification for Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 158(4), 767–73.

Budesonide irrigation with olfactory training improves outcomes compared with olfactory training alone in patients with olfactory loss.
Nguyen, T. P., & Patel, Z. M. (2018). Budesonide irrigation with olfactory training improves outcomes compared with olfactory training alone in patients with olfactory loss. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Precision medicine: why surgeons deviate from "appropriateness criteria" in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis and effects on outcomes.
Thamboo, A., Rathor, A., Borchard, N. A., Nayak, J. V., Hwang, P. H., & Patel, Z. M. (2018). Precision medicine: why surgeons deviate from "appropriateness criteria" in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis and effects on outcomes. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Trans-Oral Endoscopic Resection of High Cervical Osteophytes with Long-term Symptom Resolution: Case Series, Imaging, and Literature Review.
Jabarkheel, R., Chen, Y.-R., Xu, L., Yan, C. H., Patel, Z. M., & Desai, A. M. (2018). Trans-Oral Endoscopic Resection of High Cervical Osteophytes with Long-term Symptom Resolution: Case Series, Imaging, and Literature Review. World Neurosurgery.

Therapeutic use of steroids in non-chronic rhinosinusitis olfactory dysfunction: a systematic evidence-based review with recommendations.
Yan, C. H., Overdevest, J. B., & Patel, Z. M. (2018). Therapeutic use of steroids in non-chronic rhinosinusitis olfactory dysfunction: a systematic evidence-based review with recommendations. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Oncologic management of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma.
Tyler, M. A., Holmes, B., & Patel, Z. M. (2018). Oncologic management of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery.

Imaging predictors for malignant transformation of inverted papilloma.
Yan, C. H., Tong, C. C., Penta, M., Patel, V. S., Palmer, J. N., Adappa, N. D., … Patel, Z. M. (2018). Imaging predictors for malignant transformation of inverted papilloma. The Laryngoscope.

The Horizon Sign and Frontal Bar: Two Topographic Landmarks to Confirm Endoscopic Frontal Sinusotomy.
Walgama, E. S., Thamboo, A., Tangbumrungtham, N., Ayoub, N., Patel, Z. M., & Nayak, J. V. (2019). The Horizon Sign and Frontal Bar: Two Topographic Landmarks to Confirm Endoscopic Frontal Sinusotomy. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599818825472.

Rates of symptomatology are lower in recurrent sinonasal malignancy than in other recurrent cancers of the head and neck: a multi-institutional study.
Workman, A. D., Velasquez, N., Khan, N. I., Borchard, N. A., Kuan, E. C., Palmer, J. N., … Adappa, N. D. (2019). Rates of symptomatology are lower in recurrent sinonasal malignancy than in other recurrent cancers of the head and neck: a multi-institutional study. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Enhanced natural tearing by electrical stimulation of the anterior ethmoid nerve
Brinton, M., Kossler, A., Patel, Z., Loudin, J., Franke, M., Ta, C., & Palanker, D. V. (2017). Enhanced natural tearing by electrical stimulation of the anterior ethmoid nerve. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 58(8).

Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrating Cost-Effective Method of Olfactory Training in Clinical Practice: Essential Oils at Uncontrolled Concentration.
Patel, Z. M., Wise, S. K., & DelGaudio, J. M. (2017). Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrating Cost-Effective Method of Olfactory Training in Clinical Practice: Essential Oils at Uncontrolled Concentration. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2(2), 53–56.

Outcomes After Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of Craniopharyngiomas in the Pediatric Population.
Patel, V. S., Thamboo, A., Quon, J., Nayak, J. V., Hwang, P. H., Edwards, M., & Patel, Z. M. (2017). Outcomes After Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of Craniopharyngiomas in the Pediatric Population. World Neurosurgery, 108, 6–14.

Olfaction following endoscopic skull base surgery.
Patel, Z. M., & DelGaudio, J. M. (2016). Olfaction following endoscopic skull base surgery. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, 24(1), 70–4.

Porcine small intestine submucosal grafts improve remucosalization and progenitor cell recruitment to sites of upper airway tissue remodeling
Nayak, J. V., Rathor, A., Grayson, J. W., Bravo, D. T., Velasquez, N., Noel, J., … Woodworth, B. A. (2018). Porcine small intestine submucosal grafts improve remucosalization and progenitor cell recruitment to sites of upper airway tissue remodeling. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 8(10), 1162–68.

Imaging predictors for malignant transformation of inverted papilloma
Yan, C. H., Tong, C. C. L., Penta, M., Patel, V. S., Palmer, J. N., Adappa, N. D., … Patel, Z. M. (2019). Imaging predictors for malignant transformation of inverted papilloma. LARYNGOSCOPE, 129(4), 777–82.

Therapeutic use of steroids in non-chronic rhinosinusitis olfactory dysfunction: a systematic evidence-based review with recommendations
Yan, C. H., Overdevest, J. B., & Patel, Z. M. (2019). Therapeutic use of steroids in non-chronic rhinosinusitis olfactory dysfunction: a systematic evidence-based review with recommendations. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 9(2), 165–76.

Transoral Endoscopic Resection of High Cervical Osteophytes with Long- Term Symptom Resolution: Case Series, Imaging, and Literature Review
Jabarkheel, R., Chen, Y.-R., Xu, L., Yan, C. H., Patel, Z. M., & Desai, A. M. (2018). Transoral Endoscopic Resection of High Cervical Osteophytes with Long- Term Symptom Resolution: Case Series, Imaging, and Literature Review. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 120, 240–43.

Comparison of outcomes following culture-directed vs non-culture-directed antibiotics in treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic rhinosinusitis
Yan, C. H., Tangbumrungtham, N., Maul, X. A., Ma, Y., Nayak, J. V., Hwang, P. H., & Patel, Z. M. (2018). Comparison of outcomes following culture-directed vs non-culture-directed antibiotics in treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic rhinosinusitis. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 8(9), 1028–33.

Computed tomography analysis of frontal cell prevalence according to the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification
Choby, G., Thamboo, A., Won, T.-B., Kim, J., Shih, L. C., & Hwang, P. H. (2018). Computed tomography analysis of frontal cell prevalence according to the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 8(7), 825–30.

The Horizon Sign and Frontal Bar: Two Topographic Landmarks to Confirm Endoscopic Frontal Sinusotomy
Walgama, E. S., Thamboo, A., Tangbumrungtham, N., Ayoub, N., Patel, Z. M., & Nayak, J. V. (2019). The Horizon Sign and Frontal Bar: Two Topographic Landmarks to Confirm Endoscopic Frontal Sinusotomy. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 160(4), 740–43.

Precision medicine: why surgeons deviate from "appropriateness criteria" in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis and effects on outcomes
Thamboo, A., Rathor, A., Borchard, N. A., Nayak, J. V., Hwang, P. H., & Patel, Z. M. (2018). Precision medicine: why surgeons deviate from "appropriateness criteria" in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis and effects on outcomes. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 8(12), 1389–94.

Nose blowing after endoscopic sinus surgery does not adversely affect outcomes
Ayoub, N., Chitsuthipakorn, W., Nayak, J. V., Patel, Z. M., & Hwang, P. H. (2018). Nose blowing after endoscopic sinus surgery does not adversely affect outcomes. LARYNGOSCOPE, 128(6), 1268–73.

Budesonide irrigation with olfactory training improves outcomes compared with olfactory training alone in patients with olfactory loss
Nguyen, T. P., & Patel, Z. M. (2018). Budesonide irrigation with olfactory training improves outcomes compared with olfactory training alone in patients with olfactory loss. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 8(9), 977–81.

Oncologic management of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma
Tyler, M. A., Holmes, B., & Patel, Z. M. (2019). Oncologic management of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma. CURRENT OPINION IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY & HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 27(1), 59–66.

Transnasal endoscopic approach for pediatric skull base lesions: a case series.
Quon, J. L., Kim, L. H., Hwang, P. H., Patel, Z. M., Grant, G. A., Cheshier, S. H., & Edwards, M. S. (2019). Transnasal endoscopic approach for pediatric skull base lesions: a case series. Journal of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics, 1–12.

Rates of symptomatology are lower in recurrent sinonasal malignancy than in other recurrent cancers of the head and neck: a multi-institutional study
Workman, A. D., Velasquez, N., Khan, N. I., Borchard, N. A., Kuan, E. C., Palmer, J. N., … Adappa, N. D. (2019). Rates of symptomatology are lower in recurrent sinonasal malignancy than in other recurrent cancers of the head and neck: a multi-institutional study. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY. WILEY.

Arterial Pseudoaneurysm following Radiotherapy in Patients with a History of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Choby, G., Tangbumrungtham, N., Dodd, R., & Patel, Z. M. (2019). Arterial Pseudoaneurysm following Radiotherapy in Patients with a History of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. OTO Open, 3(1), 2473974X18823002.

Chronic Electrical Stimulation for Tear Secretion: Lacrimal vs. anterior ethmoid nerve.
Kossler, A. L., Brinton, M., Patel, Z. M., Dalal, R., Ta, C. N., & Palanker, D. (2019). Chronic Electrical Stimulation for Tear Secretion: Lacrimal vs. anterior ethmoid nerve. The Ocular Surface.

Follow-up Management of Patients After Transsphenoidal Approach for Resection of Pituitary Adenomas.
Ikeda, A. K., Luk, L. J., Patel, Z. M., Oyesiku, N. M., Solares, C. A., DelGaudio, J. M., … Wise, S. K. (2019). Follow-up Management of Patients After Transsphenoidal Approach for Resection of Pituitary Adenomas. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 1945892419879806.

The effect of topical epinephrine 1:1000 with and without infiltration of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine 1:100,000 on endoscopic surgical field visualization: a double-blind randomized controlled study.
Tangbumrungtham, N., Hwang, P. H., Maul, X., Borchard, N. A., Dholakia, S. S., Patel, Z. M., … Choby, G. (2019). The effect of topical epinephrine 1:1000 with and without infiltration of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine 1:100,000 on endoscopic surgical field visualization: a double-blind randomized controlled study. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Correlation between extent of sinus surgery, radiographic disease, and postoperative outcomes.
Ayoub, N., Walgama, E., Thamboo, A., Chitsuthipakorn, W., Patel, Z. M., Nayak, J. V., & Hwang, P. H. (2019). Correlation between extent of sinus surgery, radiographic disease, and postoperative outcomes. Rhinology.

Update on long-term outcomes for chronic rhinosinusitis in cystic fibrosis.
Chang, M. T., & Patel, Z. M. (2019). Update on long-term outcomes for chronic rhinosinusitis in cystic fibrosis. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery.

High-Efficiency, Selection-free Gene Repair in Airway Stem Cells from Cystic Fibrosis Patients Rescues CFTR Function in Differentiated Epithelia.
Vaidyanathan, S., Salahudeen, A. A., Sellers, Z. M., Bravo, D. T., Choi, S. S., Batish, A., … Porteus, M. H. (2019). High-Efficiency, Selection-free Gene Repair in Airway Stem Cells from Cystic Fibrosis Patients Rescues CFTR Function in Differentiated Epithelia. Cell Stem Cell.

Hemodynamic changes in patients undergoing office-based sinus procedures under local anesthesia.
Chang, M. T., Jitaroon, K., Nguyen, T., Yan, C. H., Overdevest, J. B., Nayak, J. V., … Patel, Z. M. (2020). Hemodynamic changes in patients undergoing office-based sinus procedures under local anesthesia. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 10(1), 114–20.

Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation in Patients With Smell Dysfunction Following Endoscopic Sellar and Parasellar Tumor Resection: A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.
Yan, C. H., Rathor, A., Krook, K., Ma, Y., Rotella, M. R., Dodd, R. L., … Patel, Z. M. (2020). Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation in Patients With Smell Dysfunction Following Endoscopic Sellar and Parasellar Tumor Resection: A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Neurosurgery.

The use of platelet-rich plasma in treatment of olfactory dysfunction: A pilot study
Yan, C. H., Mundy, D. C., & Patel, Z. M. (2020). The use of platelet-rich plasma in treatment of olfactory dysfunction: A pilot study. LARYNGOSCOPE INVESTIGATIVE OTOLARYNGOLOGY.

Indications and Outcomes for Patients With Limited Symptoms Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
Rahman, A. S., Hwang, P. H., Alapati, R., Lin, Y., Nayak, J. V., Patel, Z. M., & Yan, C. H. (2020). Indications and Outcomes for Patients With Limited Symptoms Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 1945892420912159.

COVID-19 and the otolaryngologist - preliminary evidence-based review.
Vukkadala, N., Qian, Z. J., Holsinger, F. C., Patel, Z. M., & Rosenthal, E. (2020). COVID-19 and the otolaryngologist - preliminary evidence-based review. The Laryngoscope.

Evaluation of the Incidence of Other Cranial Neuropathies in Patients With Postviral Olfactory Loss.
Jitaroon, K., Wangworawut, Y., Ma, Y., & Patel, Z. M. (2020). Evaluation of the Incidence of Other Cranial Neuropathies in Patients With Postviral Olfactory Loss. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery.

A primer on viral-associated olfactory loss in the era of COVID-19.
Soler, Z. M., Patel, Z. M., Turner, J. H., & Holbrook, E. H. (2020). A primer on viral-associated olfactory loss in the era of COVID-19. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Letter: Precautions for Endoscopic Transnasal Skull Base Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Patel, Z. M., Fernandez-Miranda, J., Hwang, P. H., Nayak, J. V., Dodd, R., Sajjadi, H., & Jackler, R. K. (2020). Letter: Precautions for Endoscopic Transnasal Skull Base Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Neurosurgery.

In Reply: Precautions for Endoscopic Transnasal Skull Base Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Patel, Z. M., Fernandez-Miranda, J., Hwang, P. H., Nayak, J. V., Dodd, R. L., Sajjadi, H., & Jackler, R. K. (2020). In Reply: Precautions for Endoscopic Transnasal Skull Base Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Neurosurgery.

The Effect of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery on Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Symptoms.
Chang, M. T., Hosseini, D. K., Song, S. H., Nayak, J. V., Patel, Z. M., Lee, J. Y., & Hwang, P. H. (2020). The Effect of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery on Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Symptoms. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599820917396.

The use of platelet-rich plasma in treatment of olfactory dysfunction: A pilot study.
Yan, C. H., Mundy, D. C., & Patel, Z. M. (2020). The use of platelet-rich plasma in treatment of olfactory dysfunction: A pilot study. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 5(2), 187–193.

Reflections and new developments within the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patel, Z. M. (2020). Reflections and new developments within the COVID-19 pandemic. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 10(5), 587–88.

In Response to COVID-19 and the Otolaryngologist: Preliminary Evidence-Based Review.
Vukkadala, N., Rosenthal, E., & Patel, Z. M. (2020). In Response to COVID-19 and the Otolaryngologist: Preliminary Evidence-Based Review. The Laryngoscope.

More than smell - COVID-19 is associated with severe impairment of smell, taste, and chemesthesis.
Parma, V., Ohla, K., Veldhuizen, M. G., Niv, M. Y., Kelly, C. E., Bakke, A. J., … Hayes, J. E. (2020). More than smell - COVID-19 is associated with severe impairment of smell, taste, and chemesthesis. Chemical Senses.

Olfactory Loss of Function as a Possible Symptom of COVID-19.
Lechner, M., Patel, Z. M., Philpott, C., & Lund, V. J. (2020). Olfactory Loss of Function as a Possible Symptom of COVID-19. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery.

Sinus Headache: Differential Diagnosis and an Evidence-Based Approach.
Kim, R., & Patel, Z. M. (2020). Sinus Headache: Differential Diagnosis and an Evidence-Based Approach. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America.

International Registry of Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeons with COVID-19.
Sowerby, L. J., Stephenson, K., Dickie, A., Lella, F. A., Jefferson, N., North, H., … Patel, Z. M. (2020). International Registry of Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeons with COVID-19. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Outcomes in Treatment of Rhinosinusitis in the Setting of Medication Induced Immunosuppression.
Alapati, R., Nayak, J. V., Hwang, P. H., & Patel, Z. M. (2020). Outcomes in Treatment of Rhinosinusitis in the Setting of Medication Induced Immunosuppression. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 1945892420947932.

Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Resection of Suprasellar Hemangioblastoma: Selective Pituitary Sacrifice and Use of Indocyanine Dye: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.
Abhinav, K., Gimenez, P., Tyler, M., Patel, Z. M., & Fernandez-Miranda, J. C. (2020). Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Resection of Suprasellar Hemangioblastoma: Selective Pituitary Sacrifice and Use of Indocyanine Dye: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative Neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.).

Reply to: Correspondence - International Registry of Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeons with COVID-19.
Sowerby, L. J., & Patel, Z. M. (2020). Reply to: Correspondence - International Registry of Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeons with COVID-19. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Risk Factors for Rhinosinusitis After Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Adenomectomy.
Lee, C. H., Ikeda, A. K., Patel, S., Levy, J. M., Patel, Z. M., Arturo Solares, C., … Wise, S. K. (2020). Risk Factors for Rhinosinusitis After Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Adenomectomy. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 1945892420958549.

ACE2 localizes to the respiratory cilia and is not increased by ACE inhibitors or ARBs.
Lee, I. T., Nakayama, T., Wu, C.-T., Goltsev, Y., Jiang, S., Gall, P. A., … Jackson, P. K. (2020). ACE2 localizes to the respiratory cilia and is not increased by ACE inhibitors or ARBs. Nature Communications, 11(1), 5453.

Rising to the Challenge: Otolaryngologists in the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Patel, Z. M. (2020). Rising to the Challenge: Otolaryngologists in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 53(6), xxvii-xxviii.

Robust ACE2 protein expression localizes to the motile cilia of the respiratory tract epithelia and is not increased by ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers.
Lee, I. T., Nakayama, T., Wu, C.-T. T., Goltsev, Y., Jiang, S., Gall, P. A., … Jackson, P. K. (2020). Robust ACE2 protein expression localizes to the motile cilia of the respiratory tract epithelia and is not increased by ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers. MedRxiv : the Preprint Server for Health Sciences.

Regarding Use of Topical Steroids in Patients With COVID-19-Associated Olfactory Loss.
Patel, Z. M. (2020). Regarding Use of Topical Steroids in Patients With COVID-19-Associated Olfactory Loss. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery.

International Consensus Statement on Rhinology and Allergy: Rhinosinusitis.
Orlandi, R. R., Kingdom, T. T., Smith, T. L., Bleier, B., DeConde, A., Luong, A., … Zhou, B. (2020). International Consensus Statement on Rhinology and Allergy: Rhinosinusitis. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

In Reply: Precautions for Endoscopic Transnasal Skull Base Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Patel, Z. M., Fernandez-Miranda, J., Hwang, P. H., Nayak, J. V., Dodd, R. L., Sajjadi, H., & Jackler, R. K. (2020). In Reply: Precautions for Endoscopic Transnasal Skull Base Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic. NEUROSURGERY, 87(2), E162–E163.

Oral Corticosteroids Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyposis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Chang, M. T., Noel, J., Ayoub, N. F., Qian, Z. J., Dholakia, S., Nayak, J. V., … Hwang, P. H. (2021). Oral Corticosteroids Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyposis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery.

Surgical approach is associated with complication rate in sinonasal malignancy: A multicenter study.
Beswick, D. M., Hwang, P. H., Adappa, N. D., Le, C. H., Humphreys DO, I. M., Getz, A. E., … Wang, E. W. (2021). Surgical approach is associated with complication rate in sinonasal malignancy: A multicenter study. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Olfactory Loss and Olfactory Training.
Patel, Z. M. (2021). Olfactory Loss and Olfactory Training. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery.

Assessment of Opioid Use and Analgesic Requirements After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Ayoub, N. F., Choby, G., Turner, J. H., Abuzeid, W. M., Raviv, J. R., Thamboo, A., … Hwang, P. H. (2021). Assessment of Opioid Use and Analgesic Requirements After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery.

Emerging concepts in endoscopic skull base surgery training.
Choby, G., Rabinowitz, M. R., Patel, Z. M., McKinney, K. A., Del Signore, A. G., Ebert, C. S., … Wang, E. W. (2021). Emerging concepts in endoscopic skull base surgery training. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Determinants of SARS-CoV-2 entry and replication in airway mucosal tissue and susceptibility in smokers.
Nakayama, T., Lee, I. T., Jiang, S., Matter, M. S., Yan, C. H., Overdevest, J. B., … Nayak, J. V. (2021). Determinants of SARS-CoV-2 entry and replication in airway mucosal tissue and susceptibility in smokers. Cell Reports. Medicine, 100421.

The Effect of Povidone-Iodine Nasal Spray on COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Viral Load in Patients: A Randomized Control Trial.
Zarabanda, D., Vukkadala, N., Phillips, K. M., Qian, Z. J., Mfuh, K. O., Hatter, M., … Nayak, J. V. (2021). The Effect of Povidone-Iodine Nasal Spray on COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Viral Load in Patients: A Randomized Control Trial. The Laryngoscope.

Inflammatory molecular endotypes of nasal polyps derived from Caucasian and Japanese populations.
Nakayama, T., Lee, I. T., Le, W., Tsunemi, Y., Borchard, N. A., Zarabanda, D., … Nayak, J. V. (2021). Inflammatory molecular endotypes of nasal polyps derived from Caucasian and Japanese populations. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Comparison of endoscopic sinus surgery timing in lung transplant patients with cystic fibrosis.
Johnson, J. R., Hwang, P. H., Nayak, J. V., & Patel, Z. M. (2021). Comparison of endoscopic sinus surgery timing in lung transplant patients with cystic fibrosis. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Venous thromboembolism rates and risk factors following endoscopic skull base surgery.
Chang, M. T., Jitaroon, K., Song, S., Roozdar, P., Wangworat, Y., Ibrahim, N., … Nayak, J. V. (2021). Venous thromboembolism rates and risk factors following endoscopic skull base surgery. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Corrigendum to: More Than Smell-COVID-19 Is Associated With Severe Impairment of Smell, Taste, and Chemesthesis.
Parma, V., Ohla, K., Veldhuizen, M. G., Niv, M. Y., Kelly, C. E., Bakke, A. J., … Hayes, J. E. (2021). Corrigendum to: More Than Smell-COVID-19 Is Associated With Severe Impairment of Smell, Taste, and Chemesthesis. Chemical Senses, 46.

Clinical outcomes, Kadish-INSICA staging and therapeutic targeting of somatostatin receptor 2 in olfactory neuroblastoma.
Lechner, M., Takahashi, Y., Turri-Zanoni, M., Liu, J., Counsell, N., Hermsen, M., … Hanna, E. Y. (1800). Clinical outcomes, Kadish-INSICA staging and therapeutic targeting of somatostatin receptor 2 in olfactory neuroblastoma. European Journal of Cancer (Oxford, England : 1990).

Deep learning classification of inverted papilloma malignant transformation using 3D convolutional neural networks and magnetic resonance imaging.
Liu, G. S., Yang, A., Kim, D., Hojel, A., Voevodsky, D., Wang, J., … Patel, Z. M. (2022). Deep learning classification of inverted papilloma malignant transformation using 3D convolutional neural networks and magnetic resonance imaging. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Association of Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status With Esthesioneuroblastoma Presentation, Treatment, and Survival.
Sharma, R. K., Irace, A. L., Overdevest, J. B., Turner, J. H., Patel, Z. M., & Gudis, D. A. (2022). Association of Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status With Esthesioneuroblastoma Presentation, Treatment, and Survival. OTO Open, 6(1), 2473974X221075210.

Anatomic Considerations in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery.
Low, C. M., Vigo, V., Nunez, M., Fernandez-Miranda, J. C., & Patel, Z. M. (2022). Anatomic Considerations in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America.

Improvement in the Detection of Locoregional Recurrence in Head and Neck Malignancies: F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Compared to High-Resolution Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography and Endoscopic Examination
Rangaswamy, B., Fardanesh, M. R., Genden, E. M., Park, E. E., Fatterpekar, G., Patel, Z., … Kostakoglu, L. (2013). Improvement in the Detection of Locoregional Recurrence in Head and Neck Malignancies: F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Compared to High-Resolution Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography and Endoscopic Examination. LARYNGOSCOPE, 123(11), 2664–2669.

International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Olfaction.
Patel, Z. M., Holbrook, E. H., Turner, J. H., Adappa, N. D., Albers, M. W., Altundag, A., … Yan, C. H. (2022). International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Olfaction. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 12(4), 327–680.

Prospective intraoperative and histologic evaluation of cavernous sinus medial wall invasion by pituitary adenomas and its implications for acromegaly remission outcomes.
Mohyeldin, A., Katznelson, L. J., Hoffman, A. R., Asmaro, K., Ahmadian, S. S., Eltobgy, M. M., … Fernandez-Miranda, J. C. (2022). Prospective intraoperative and histologic evaluation of cavernous sinus medial wall invasion by pituitary adenomas and its implications for acromegaly remission outcomes. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 9919.

International Multicenter Study of Clinical Outcomes of Sinonasal Melanoma Shows Survival Benefit for Patients Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Potential Improvements to the Current TNM Staging System
Lechner, M., Takahashi, Y., Turri-Zanoni, M., Ferrari, M., Liu, J., Counsell, N., … Hanna, E. Y. (2022). International Multicenter Study of Clinical Outcomes of Sinonasal Melanoma Shows Survival Benefit for Patients Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Potential Improvements to the Current TNM Staging System. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY PART B-SKULL BASE.

The Omicron Variant of SARS-CoV-2 and its Effect on the Olfactory System.
Dehgani-Mobaraki, P., Patel, Z., Zaidi, A. K., Giannandrea, D., & Hopkins, C. (2022). The Omicron Variant of SARS-CoV-2 and its Effect on the Olfactory System. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Novel Therapies in Olfactory Disorders
Chang, M. T., & Patel, Z. M. (2022). Novel Therapies in Olfactory Disorders. CURRENT OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY REPORTS, 1–6.

Effect of dupilumab on Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis.
Chang, M., Roozdar, P., Lin, Y.-T. T., Lee, J. Y., Nayak, J. V., Patel, Z. M., & Hwang, P. H. (2022). Effect of dupilumab on Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

High prevalence of persistent smell loss and qualitative smell dysfunction during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States: urgent need for clinical trials.
Lechner, M., Liu, J., Counsell, N., Yan, C. H., Paun, S., Eynon-Lewis, N., … Patel, Z. M. (2022). High prevalence of persistent smell loss and qualitative smell dysfunction during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States: urgent need for clinical trials. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Use of platelet-rich plasma for COVID-19 related olfactory loss, a randomized controlled trial.
Yan, C. H., Jang, S. S., Lin, H.-F. C., Ma, Y., Khanwalker, A. R., Thai, A., & Patel, Z. M. (2022). Use of platelet-rich plasma for COVID-19 related olfactory loss, a randomized controlled trial. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Avoiding bias in artificial intelligence.
Gudis, D. A., McCoul, E. D., Marino, M. J., & Patel, Z. M. (2022). Avoiding bias in artificial intelligence. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Tranexamic acid does not significantly lower postoperative bleeding after endoscopic sinus and nasal surgery.
Khanwalkar, A., Chan, E., Roozdar, P., Kim, D., Ma, Y., Hwang, P. H., … Patel, Z. M. (2023). Tranexamic acid does not significantly lower postoperative bleeding after endoscopic sinus and nasal surgery. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Social Media Utilization in Otolaryngology: A Scoping Review.
Huang, A. E., Chan, E. P., Stave, C. M., Patel, Z. M., Hwang, P. H., & Chang, M. T. (2023). Social Media Utilization in Otolaryngology: A Scoping Review. The Laryngoscope.

Radiographic predictors of occult intracranial involvement in olfactory neuroblastoma patients.
Geltzeiler, M., Choby, G. W., Ji, K. S., Mace, J. C., Almeida, J. P., de Almeida, J., … Wang, E. W. (2023). Radiographic predictors of occult intracranial involvement in olfactory neuroblastoma patients. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Nasal disease with polyps: need for clarity.
Pezato, R., Stamm, A. C., Douglas, R., Han, J. K., Chen, P. G., Neto, C. D., … Thamboo, A. (2023). Nasal disease with polyps: need for clarity. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is common in post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC): Results from a post-COVID-19 multidisciplinary clinic.
Bonilla, H., Quach, T. C., Tiwari, A., Bonilla, A. E., Miglis, M., Yang, P. C., … Geng, L. C. (2023). Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is common in post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC): Results from a post-COVID-19 multidisciplinary clinic. Frontiers in Neurology, 14, 1090747.

Disparities in Access to Healthcare in Adults with Sinusitis in the United States.
Shah, J. P., Youn, G. M., Wei, E. X., & Patel, Z. M. (2023). Disparities in Access to Healthcare in Adults with Sinusitis in the United States. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Long-term quality of life after treatment in sinonasal malignancy: A prospective, multi-center study.
Maoz, S. L., Wang, E. W., Hwang, P. H., Choby, G., Kuan, E. C., Fleseriu, C. M., … Beswick, D. M. (2023). Long-term quality of life after treatment in sinonasal malignancy: A prospective, multi-center study. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

The Utility of a "Second-Look" Debridement Following Endonasal Skull Base Surgery in the Pediatric Population
Chang, M. T., Huang, A. E., Quon, J. L., Fernandez-Miranda, J. C., Wen, C. Z., Eide, J. G., … Patel, Z. M. (2023). The Utility of a "Second-Look" Debridement Following Endonasal Skull Base Surgery in the Pediatric Population. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY PART B-SKULL BASE.

Incidence of hypocortisolism with long-term budesonide irrigations for chronic rhinosinusitis.
Silva, B. R., Tyler, M. A., Ma, Y., Wang, J., Nayak, J. V., Patel, Z. M., & Hwang, P. H. (2023). Incidence of hypocortisolism with long-term budesonide irrigations for chronic rhinosinusitis. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

International Multicenter Study of Clinical Outcomes of Sinonasal Melanoma Shows Survival Benefit for Patients Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Potential Improvements to the Current TNM Staging System.
Lechner, M., Takahashi, Y., Turri-Zanoni, M., Ferrari, M., Liu, J., Counsell, N., … Hanna, E. Y. (2023). International Multicenter Study of Clinical Outcomes of Sinonasal Melanoma Shows Survival Benefit for Patients Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Potential Improvements to the Current TNM Staging System. Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B, Skull Base, 84(4), 307–319.

Multicenter Survival Analysis and Application of an Olfactory Neuroblastoma Staging Modification Incorporating Hyams Grade.
Choby, G., Geltzeiler, M., Almeida, J. P., Champagne, P.-O. O., Chan, E., Ciporen, J., … Wang, E. W. (2023). Multicenter Survival Analysis and Application of an Olfactory Neuroblastoma Staging Modification Incorporating Hyams Grade. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery.

A Consistent Endoscopic Landmark to Identify the Anterior Ethmoidal Artery.
Mundy, D. C., Yan, C. H., Tyler, M. A., & Patel, Z. M. (2023). A Consistent Endoscopic Landmark to Identify the Anterior Ethmoidal Artery. The Laryngoscope.

Predictive factors for decreased baseline quality of life in patients with sinonasal malignancies.
Fleseriu, C. M., Beswick, D. M., Maoz, S. L., Hwang, P. H., Choby, G., Kuan, E. C., … Wang, E. W. (2023). Predictive factors for decreased baseline quality of life in patients with sinonasal malignancies. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Sinonasal tumors.
Kuan, E. C., Wang, E. W., Adappa, N. D., Beswick, D. M., London, N. R., Su, S. Y., … Vasudev, M. (2023). International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Sinonasal tumors. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Olfactory System: Basic Anatomy and Physiology for General Otorhinolaryngologists.
Han, S. A., Kim, J. K., Cho, D.-Y., Patel, Z. M., & Rhee, C.-S. (2023). Olfactory System: Basic Anatomy and Physiology for General Otorhinolaryngologists. Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology.

Eustachian tube dysfunction symptoms after endonasal skull base surgery.
Grimm, D., Daum, R., Castro Silva, B. R., Lee, C. K., Fernandez-Miranda, J. C., Nayak, J. V., … Chang, M. T. (2023). Eustachian tube dysfunction symptoms after endonasal skull base surgery. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Factors that predict pursuing sinus surgery in the era of highly effective modulator therapy.
Beswick, D. M., Han, E. J., Mace, J. C., Markarian, K., Alt, J. A., Bodner, T. E., … Saavedra, M. (2023). Factors that predict pursuing sinus surgery in the era of highly effective modulator therapy. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Surgical Correction of Nasal Obstruction and Its Effect on Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Symptoms.
Daum, R., Grimm, D., Castro Silva, B. R., Huang, A. E., Lee, J. Y., Nayak, J. V., … Chang, M. T. (2023). Surgical Correction of Nasal Obstruction and Its Effect on Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Symptoms. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Determining the minimal clinically important difference for the questionnaire of olfactory disorders in people with cystic fibrosis and factors associated with improvement after highly effective modulator therapy.
Miller, J. E., Taylor-Cousar, J. L., Overdevest, J. B., Khatiwada, A., Mace, J. C., Alt, J. A., … Beswick, D. M. (2023). Determining the minimal clinically important difference for the questionnaire of olfactory disorders in people with cystic fibrosis and factors associated with improvement after highly effective modulator therapy. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Efficacy of EDS-FLU for Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Two Randomized Controlled Trials (ReOpen1 and ReOpen2).
Palmer, J. N., Adappa, N. D., Chandra, R. K., Davis, G. E., Mahdavinia, M., Messina, J., … Mahmoud, R. A. (2024). Efficacy of EDS-FLU for Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Two Randomized Controlled Trials (ReOpen1 and ReOpen2). The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. In Practice.

Impact of dupilumab prescribing on utilization of medical and surgical therapies for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
Low, C. M., Wang, A. R., Yong, M., Nayak, J., Patel, Z., & Hwang, P. H. (2024). Impact of dupilumab prescribing on utilization of medical and surgical therapies for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

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Acromegaly
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Chondrosarcoma of the Skull Base
Complications of Sinus Surgery
Craniopharyngioma
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Frontal and Sphenoid Sinusitis
Fungal Sinusitis
Inflammatory Pseudotumor
Meningioma of the Skull Base

Nasal Polyposis
Neurofibroma
Olfactory Neuroblastoma (Esthesioneuroblastoma)
Orbital Tumor
Osteoma
Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
Persistent Sinus Disease After Surgery
Pituitary Tumors (Pituitary Adenomas)
Sinonasal Adenocarcinoma
Sinusitis
Skull Base Surgery

Practice Locations

Skull Base Surgery at 801 Welch Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

Skull Base Surgery at 801 Welch

801 Welch Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-5281

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Facial Pain Program at 801 Welch Road Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

Facial Pain Program at 801 Welch Road

801 Welch Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-5281

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Skull Base Program Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

Skull Base Program

2452 Watson Court, Suite 1700

Palo Alto , CA 94303

(650) 723-5281

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Smell and Taste Disorders Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

Smell and Taste Disorders

801 Welch Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

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Sinus Center in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

Sinus Center in Palo Alto

801 Welch Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-5281

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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center of Excellence Stanford, CA

Stanford, CA

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center of Excellence

300 Pasteur Drive

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 498-1764

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Patient Ratings

(184 Ratings)

Overall Rating

4.8/5

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4.9/5

Friendliness

4.9/5

Explanations

4.8/5

Listens

4.8/5

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8/5

Recommended to others

0.0/5

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Patient Reviews

(143 reviews)

Concerned Iâ€™m not going to get enough pain control for my sinus surgeryâ€™s follow up visit. It could be done in short stay, outpatient surgery.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

She was very helpful

Jan 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Patel is thorough

Nov 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I like everything about the provider (Stanford Health & the Doctors I have seen there). My only objection is how far I have to drive to get there. At 75 this is not a simple task....

Nov 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

The nurse and Md were lovely people. Very helpful.

Aug 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone from the receptionist at the enterance to the nurses conducting the tests were extrememly kind, patient, and even encouraging.

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I would like to thank her for such an informative and helpful video visit.

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Patel did a very good job explaining how to continue with the treatment since it seems I was doing the rinse incorrectly.

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Patel and the entire staff were so detailed and professional. I was very happy with the time they took to discuss all my questions.

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

such a nice doctor and so smart!

Mar 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

An amazing physician with a thorough understanding of her subject matter and her presentation skills to her patient was phenomenal. I had numerous questions knowing that the outcome would probably not be what I would hoped it would have been, but after my consultation with her, perfectly understood why it may not come out the way I was hoping. Very thorough kind and considerate and her explanations. Youâ€™re quite lucky to have her on your faculty in my opinion

Mar 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone at the clinic provided such great care. I feel very blessed to have such a great team looking out for me.

Feb 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

clear explanations to all questions. excellent listening skills. impressive resident fellow

Jan 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Patel & assistant weâ€™re very nice & polite and gave me the information I needed. Iâ€™m very happy with the job the Dr did and the assistants.

Jan 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Zara Patel was very kind and explained everything Ianâ€™s listened to concerns

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel did an amazing job with my surgery. Iâ€™m able to breathe through the nose again and my sense of smell is improving.

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Sheâ€™s excellent!

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent Dr.Patel did an excellent job. Thank you

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

She is wonderful

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is a kind and understanding doctor, with far reaching knowledge. She is on top of things, remembers the context of our previous visit, and explains things in depth so that a regular person can understand them (which to me shows the depth of her knowledge). She is a really nice person, concerned and caring towards the situation, and very easy to talk to. She is happy to answer my questions. She is a skilled and very knowledgeable physician, and I feel very lucky to have her as my ENT.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent physician. Will recommend to others.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

She is an excellent doctor; she listens to my concerns, she explains everything clearly and most importantly, she has saved my life!

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

She is extremely helpful and knowledgeable

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Best care I've had anywhere.

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very helpful and telling me how to take care of my problem nice people great doctor

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I was very impressed with Dr. Patelâ€™s assessment of my first visit.

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very likely dr Zara is a professional and knowledgeable

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Sheâ€™s the best in all respects.

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Zara Patel is very knowledgeable, very caring.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Sheâ€™s excellent in every way.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Patel was excellent, but follow up was deficient.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Patel and her team are awesome.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is extremely competent, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful that all the things you would hope for in a doctor.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel was very thorough.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very courteous and professional

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel has excellent bedside manner. She is also very gentle.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

She was really good at explaining everything and was personable and professional

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

from the check in and the Dr. Visit everyone was friendly, helpful and professional. I appreciate Dr. Patel answering all my questions and taking time to explain my situation so I understand completely.

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

really liked the doctor and staff

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

She didnâ€™t follow up. Didnâ€™t respond to my email. Left the patient in an urgent situation without a resolution. I asked a few other specialists about her suggestion of stopping Eliquis for two weeks. All disagreed. All said four days is enough. She didnâ€™t expedite the case. No biopsy. No MRI. The patient had a terrible weekend. So irresponsible.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel and her staff are EXCEPTIONAL!

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Knowledgeable but not very sensitive to my situation.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel was professional and compassionate to my health concerns

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I felt really listened to.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I was completely impressed with my visit. Dr Patel is without a doubt the best physician I have ever seen. Explained everything in a way It connected with me.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor is very good, the waiting time was too long.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Wonderful healing center! Everyone was so positive and helpful!!!!

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Canâ€™t thank her enough god bless her

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Zara Patel is an outstanding and exceptional doctor; very knowledgeable and friendly and helpful and caring.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you Dr.Patel. You relived all of my worries about my health condition!

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone was great

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I'm so grateful to Dr. Patel for having removed all of my nasal polys successfully. I had wished for a thorough sinus surgery to remove all of my nasal polyps for all these long years. Dr. Patel has made my wishes come true with her expert professional knowledge and skills. Since under Dr. Patel's care,, my left ear fluid has gone away. no more hearing loss for my left ear. I was able to smell a little better and to breathe better with Budesonide sinus rinse daily before my surgery. After my sinus surgery, I can breathe so well with good flow of air reaching my sinus cavities. I'm confidently that my years of suffering from my sinus polyps problems will soon be over after I'm healed from my surgery. I'm also hopeful that my sense of smell will be regained under Dr. Patel's professional care . Look forward to a new bright healthy life ahead for me. Very blessed and grateful for having been under Dr. Patel's expert professional care!

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Zara Patel is caring, informative, listens, humble, and loves her job. I would recommend her to others easily.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel was very thorough and explained just what was wrong and what could be done to correct my illness. This was the first time in three other doctor visit, over the past two years, that I finally received an answer and treatment plan for my problems.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

She was excellent! In every way she was caring and competent.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

lack of knowledge or professional curiosity, poor listening skills.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Doctor and interns were great. Knowledgeable, professional & friendly.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone on the team was incredibly kind, as always.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Comfortable setting with both Dr and her assistant; up to date with my medical history; throughly explained my condition; provided needed follow up advice and medication.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Exceptional, she worked fast and thoroughly

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I will recommend Dr. Zara Patel with no hesitation.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Forward thinking and imaginative.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I seriously want my sons to see Dr Patel.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I appreciate that both Dr. Patel and Sarah (NP) explained/followed up about the budejonide and made me feel reassured.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel was incredibly patient kind and knowledgeable about my problem

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

My experience prior coming to Stanford was very poor. Since transitioning my care, it has been a breath of fresh air & has given me hope again.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Patel is an amazing physician and very warm and caring person.

Mar 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is the best!

Mar 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care.

Mar 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

My local ENT couldn't figure out what was wrong. Dr. Patel was able to figure it out and come up with a game plan! I'm very pleased.

Feb 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

very positive experience

Jan 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Many thanks.

Jan 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel has great bedside manner.

Jan 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Zara Patel was simply amazing! She listened to me. She did not make me feel rushed. She empathized with me. And, she discussed treatment options to make sure that I was comfortable with the treatment plan. I was VERY pleased with my visit with her.

Dec 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is very good she explained everything really well, she is a great doctor.

Dec 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

II was told I could ask for more anesthetic, which I did twice. I'm certain that if I had a problem Dr. Patel would have listened to my concern.

Oct 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

good

Oct 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Good experience with Dr. Patel - seems over worked!

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel was wonderfully competent. First accurate diagnosis I have received in 2 years of seeing many bumbling ENT specialists. She was was a breath of fresh air. Explained and showed me images of my problem, was brisk but not rushed, and she has a sense of humor. I couldn't be happier with my choice of physician.

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

dr Patel seemed very rushed and didn't take time to explain things. seemed like she wanted to leave the moment she entered the room.

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Very thoughtful and listened to me.

Aug 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Patel and staff are amazing

Aug 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel knows her field and shares the knowledge in a way that I can understand.

Jun 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Good

Jun 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

My experience was very good from the personal nurses and do not say about the doctors they are the best that God has put in my life.

May 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent

Mar 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

She's a lovely doctor/person but there's little she can do for me.

Feb 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Answered my questions thoroughly and was even able to speak Spanish when explaining my condition to my family.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Very thorough.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

good

Dec 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent

Dec 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor is very knowledgeable and careful to pass on the relevant information about condition and medication.

Nov 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

All staff was extremely thorough & specific with information.

May 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

All that took care of me were great.

Apr 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Patel was excellent.

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

I have already recommended her to several people. Dr. Patel is kind, listens to my concerns, and and explains everything well. I am very happy with her care and expertise.

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Very comfortable with Dr. Patel

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is absolutely the BEST!

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent PROVIDER!!

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel was very thorough, recognized my level of awareness and addressed me accordingly.

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is very kind and always made sure I had gotten all my questions answered. Thank you!

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel came across as a brilliant doctor. After the visit, my wife and I are completely confident in her ability to take care of my medical needs.

Nov 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Patel and her NP(?) Dr Lee have always been amazing to me. When have questions they're more then willing to give detailed answers and explanations until I understand and am at ease.

Oct 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Zara Patel was very thorough with the explanation of my condition

Oct 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is an outstanding and exemplary ENT attending. I recommend a letter of commendation for outstanding achievement.

Aug 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

top notch... excellent

Jul 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is the first ENT to explain my condition and to outline the appropriate treatment. I am an RN, so this was astounding to me. This visit was very reassuring and it was because of her level of concern and knowledge.

Jun 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is a most knowledgeable and an excellent provider. Stanford Health is doing an excellent job of marketing it self by providing superior service by ALL employees.

May 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Good.

Feb 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

First-rate doctor. did a very thorough exam and spent quite a bit of time with me. Will happily return to see her. I would have liked to have discussed the surgery option a bit more, but in all fairness, she had already spent a lot of time with me!n did a very thorough exam and spent quite a bit of time with me. Will happily return to see her. I would have liked to have discussed the surgery option a bit more, but in all fairness, she had already spent a lot of time with me!

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I don't believe the issue of my bleeding and where it's coming from was addressed, Dr. Patel showed me the topical view inside my left nostrils still have discharge nearly every day.

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Patel is an outstanding medical provider

Nov 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel was extremely professional caring and a great time for me.

Sep 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

After the nightmare experience I had with Peninsula ER, doctors on call and my previous ENT, Dr. Patel deserves an above and beyond a 5 ( very good rating). She deserves a 10+!

Aug 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Exceptional care!!

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is an excellent doctor. She shows compassion and I have a lot of trust in her.

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel was excellent.

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Love Dr. Patel.

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent and very caring.

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I would highly recommend Dr. Patel. She is very caring and compassionate. She explains everything completely.

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

All my injuries were answered in detailed.

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Was very watchful of everything & gave much attention to all the symptoms I had had before the surgery & answered all the questions.

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Doctor Patel is very attentive to the patient is very jovial & makes an effort to understanding me.

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel was excellent. Her team was also very good.

Dec 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

my concerns were not addressed. i left feeling helpless about the pain and symptoms i was suffering as she did not seem to want to address them or have answers for me.

Nov 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I really didn't want to be included in the decision process. I totally relied on my doctor's advice and would have done anything she said. She made sure I knew what to do, but the decision about my care was entirely hers, and I liked that.

Oct 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

dr. Patel is amazing I would recommend her to everyone. A true professional and a credit to Stanford Health Care.

Oct 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent skill by the care provider. Would have liked just a bit more information about aftercare and follow up appt.

Oct 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

care provvider was exceptionally sensitive to my needs

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is the best doctor I have met w/ at Stanford. Great patient relations.

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is kind, caring & gentle.

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is great.

Aug 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel was very compassionate and with great concern for me.

Aug 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I was amazed at the personal attention & concern I was given. It instilled confidence.

Aug 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel is great!

Jul 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Very impressed with Doctor and staff. Doctor took a great deal of time going through things.

Jun 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care. Thank you.

Jun 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent

May 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

This appointment was regarding anosmia following a complex history including sleep apnea, sinus infection, GI, and neurological issues. I was expecting to perhaps be able to quantify it and make sure it wasn't getting worse, but Dr. Patel not only did this but also suggested a treatment plan with essential oils and gave me ~50% odds of regaining some smell. So far things do not seem to be getting worse and maybe even slightly better.

May 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

The medical words I did not know was explained thoroughly

May 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Patel very knowledgeable re my condition.

Apr 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I can't say anything to my provider. She explains everything.

Feb 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Relieved of expertise of Dr. Patel - gave me hope.

Nov 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

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Skull Base Surgery at 801 Welch Palo Alto, CA

Skull Base Surgery at 801 Welch

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Facial Pain Program at 801 Welch Road

Skull Base Program Palo Alto, CA

Skull Base Program

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Smell and Taste Disorders

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Sinus Center in Palo Alto

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center of Excellence Stanford, CA

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center of Excellence

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Biography

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Education & Certifications

Honors & Awards

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Clinical Trials

Specializing In

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Skull Base Surgery at 801 Welch Palo Alto, CA

Skull Base Surgery at 801 Welch

Facial Pain Program at 801 Welch Road Palo Alto, CA

Facial Pain Program at 801 Welch Road

Skull Base Program Palo Alto, CA

Skull Base Program

Smell and Taste Disorders Palo Alto, CA

Smell and Taste Disorders

Sinus Center in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA

Sinus Center in Palo Alto

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center of Excellence Stanford, CA

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center of Excellence

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